Cover Stories
COVER STORY: ‘My Heart Has Always Been with the Military’
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- Written by Gabriele Amersbach Gabriele Amersbach
William Hoffman’s life is defined by a simple rule: “Put a slash through the word ‘no.’”
COVER STORY: Robocalls are More Than Just Annoying — Here’s How to Combat Them
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- Written by Kimberly Blaker Kimberly Blaker
If you regularly screen your phone calls, keep your ringer turned off to avoid frequent calls, decline unknown numbers, or wait to hear a voicemail before deciding whether to return a call — you’re not alone.
COVER STORY: A Purrfect Way to Give Back
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- Written by Lynda Hudzick Lynda Hudzick
Jan Morrow of Harrisburg is an absolute whiz with a crochet hook.
COVER STORY: What If I Can?
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- Written by Lynda Hudzick Lynda Hudzick
“I truly don’t remember a time when water and swimming were not a part of my life,” Jeannie Zappe said. “I like the quietness of being underwater. It is my yoga, my meditative place.”
COVER STORY: A Little Bit Rock ’n’ Roll
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- Written by Lynda Hudzick Lynda Hudzick
For Thomas Grosh of Lititz, it all started with “Ahab the Arab,” the 1962 hit by Ray Stevens.
COVER STORY: Enjoying Nature’s Beauty from the Seat of a Bicycle
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- Written by Gabriele Amersbach Gabriele Amersbach
“To me there is such a joy and beauty being outside in creation,” says John Riddell, who is most happy enjoying the glories of Lancaster County’s changing seasons from the seat of his bicycle. “Riding inside is really boring.”
COVER STORY: Planting Seeds for a More Sustainable Future
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- Written by Gabriele Amersbach Gabriele Amersbach
Most of us know the story of the child and the starfish. After a storm, thousands of starfish are washed up on the beach. A child walks by and starts throwing individual starfish back into the sea.
COVER STORY: Pressure Pointers
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- Written by Sandra Gordon Sandra Gordon
You can’t see or feel high blood pressure (hypertension), which is why — unlike, say, nausea or fainting — it can be easy to ignore. A better tactic?
COVER STORY: Growing Gratitude for Our Natural Wonders
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- Written by Lynda Hudzick Lynda Hudzick
“How can you care about something you don’t know about? How can you want to protect and defend something you have not experienced? Why recycle and use your canvas bags at the store? Why plant pollinator plants in your yard?” retired teacher Kathy Gingerich asks.